Sexy Bridesmaid Dresses You’ll Actually Want to Wear Again

Hear the words “bridesmaid dresses” and you’ll usually hear a resounding, “Gross!” soon after. It truly is a tragedy how bridesmaid dresses have gotten such a bad rep through the years. Poor color choices (puke green) and unfortunate design risks (HUGE bows) have become bad bridesmaid dress archetypes that make being a bridesmaid feel more like a curse rather than an honor. Maybe it’s because the bride has bad taste or an overbearing mother who thinks she knows fashun—whatever the case may be, though, one thing’s for certain: Sexy bridesmaid dressesdo exist. You just have to know where to find them. (And thank god for us.)

We’ve gone ahead and done the hard for you—below, you’ll find a roundup of cute bridesmaid dresses you’ll actually be able to wear again. Repurpose them for another wedding you’re going to or hold on to the dress for the next formal event you know will eventually arise. Heck, you could even rewear some of these out on date night. Whatever the next occasion may be, you’ll at least own a dress that makes you feel hot AF in—and ain’t that always a plus.

From form-fitting styles that’ll show off that stunner body of yours to elegant gowns with high-leg slits that’ll inspire you to show off your Angelina Jolie leg—shop our picks of sexy bridesmaid dresses, below.

Shop Sexy Bridesmaid Dresses:

Reformation Zinfandel Dress

Marigold is the color of the moment—and if the bride isn’t aware of that, well, that’s okay because this stunning dress comes in emerald, too. Once you’re done drooling over the front of this dress, make sure to check out the back. Absolutely Breathtaking.

Norma Kamali One Shoulder Fishtail Gown

Let’s talk about how flatter this mermaid bridesmaid dress is: It’s super flattering. The one-shoulder cut gives the dress a modern edge, while the stretch material allows you to dance the night away without digging into your skin.